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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (29 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: This is my first opportunity in this venue to welcome my good colleague and friend, the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (29 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I thank Senator Byrne. The issue he raises is quite timely given that today is the final day of the leaving certificate exam. In one minute's time students will be starting Japanese, politics and society - very appropriately, Arabic and physical education is the final exam this afternoon. I again welcome the Minister of State and invite her to proceed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (29 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I thank the Minister of State very much.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his year in office. I know he was a very happy person this day last year. I was slightly less happy as it was the first day the Seanad was sitting that I was unable to participate in, but who was to know that I would be back within a year? It is good to be back. I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his year in office, which has been a very difficult...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Proceedings on this Bill shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 6.15 p.m. by the putting of one question from the Chair which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Government. The proceedings shall be interrupted after two hours for 15 minutes to allow for the sanitisation of the Chamber and the order of debate shall...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 4 to 6, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I thank Senator Conway very much. That was very well put, but possibly not that relevant to this section. We are trying to stick to the amendments given that we have 70 amendments in total.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I am going to put the amendment.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Does the Minister of State want to respond to the debate?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: There was no grouping in regard to amendment No. 8.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 9 to 11, inclusive, 41 to 43, inclusive, 47 to 50, inclusive, and 63 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 12 to 15, inclusive, are related and may be taken together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: That is correct.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: They will be moved. I cannot move them until we have disposed of amendment No. 12.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Government amendment No. 13: In page 6, line 2, to delete “for the area” and substitute the following: “for the area, when considered alone or, as appropriate, in combination with any previous extension of that plan,”.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Government amendment No. 15: In page 6, line 8, to delete “for the area” and substitute the following: “for the area, when considered alone or, as appropriate, in combination with any previous extension of that plan”.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: Amendments Nos. 16, 17, 21 and 40 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I thank Senator Conway. I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to the House. This is my first time back in the Chair and it is very fitting, but purely by coincidence, that the first person I welcome to speak is my fellow re-elected Senator, Senator Maria Byrne.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: I welcome the Minister. I was local councillor when he was a Deputy for Dublin South and we know each other well. It is not today or yesterday that he was talking about climate change or getting involved with things. He does not just talk to talk but he walks the walk. When I attended UCD in the early 1990s, he ran the bike shop at a time when bikes were not as fashionable as they are...